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CFPB leaves crypto wallets out of ‘Larger Participant’ rule
21.11.2024
The agency highlighted consumer and industry comments in a 259-page report detailing the final draft of the "Larger Participants" rule
SEC Observes Quietly While the Industry Thrives: Coin Bureau CEO
14.11.2024
Nic Puckrin CEO and Co-founder of Coin Bureau, pointed out all the developments that took place in the…
Stablecoin Liquidity Surges, JPMorgan Predicts Q4 Gains, and More — Week in Review
13.10.2024
In September 2024, stablecoin liquidity hit record highs. Meanwhile, JPMorgan analysts predicted further Bitcoin gains, citing October’s historical “Uptober” trend. The FBI made headlines by charging 18 individuals involved in crypto fraud after setting up a fake crypto...
New Jersey Regulators Urge Crypto Investors to Withdraw Funds From Abra
13.8.2024
New Jersey’s Attorney General, the Division of Consumer Affairs, and the Bureau of Securities have urged investors to immediately withdraw funds from crypto platform Abra. This follows a multi-state investigation into the platform’s alleged violations of state securities laws. Affected...
New York DA’s Office Hiring Full-Time Crypto Analyst for Cybercrime Bureau
3.8.2024
The New York County District Attorney’s Office is hiring a full-time cryptocurrency analyst for its Cybercrime and Identity Theft Bureau. This role involves analyzing cryptocurrency theft complaints, conducting blockchain transaction analyses, and providing expert testimony. NY District...
India cracks down on darknet drug deals using crypto tracking
25.7.2024
India’s NCB forms a special task force and initiates digital forensics training to tackle the growing misuse of cryptocurrencies in drug trafficking
Hong Kong Regulators Say Proposed Stablecoin Regulation Has Received Positive Stakeholder Feedback
19.7.2024
Hong Kong regulators announced the conclusion of a stablecoin regulation consultation phase that saw stakeholders provide 108 submissions. The regulators claimed that the proposed regulatory requirements received positive feedback from stakeholders. Stakeholders Support Introduction of Stablecoin...
US Inflation Eases With 0.1% Drop in June; Biden Faces Gas Reserve Accusations
11.7.2024
The U.S. consumer price index (CPI) fell by 0.1% in June. The decline, primarily due to reduced gasoline prices, brought the annual inflation rate to its lowest in over three years. This news comes after U.S. President Joe Biden was accused of tapping into gasoline reserves ahead of the election...
Beware of fake work-from-home jobs, it’s a ploy to steal your crypto
6.6.2024
The FBI is warning job seekers not to fall for the too-good-to-be-true “work-from-home” job scams
Bitcoin may hit new high if US employment, inflation slows
5.6.2024
Bitcoin could hit new highs in a matter of days if it holds strong amid three-year low job openings and possible slowing inflation in the U.S., says crypto researcher Markus Thielen
Chinese Police Arrest Six Suspects in $300 Million Cryptocurrency Money Laundering Case
13.5.2024
The Public Security Bureau of Panshi City in Jilin Province has cracked down on an illegal operation involving underground banks and virtual currencies.
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BTC Ponzi Scheme Mastermind Suffers Heart Attack, Analyst Eyes $300K BTC Price, and More — Week in Review
5.5.2024
Johann Steynberg, the mastermind behind a South African bitcoin Ponzi scheme, died of a heart attack while under house arrest in Brazil. A technical analyst predicts a significant surge in Bitcoin’s price, suggesting it could reach $300,000 during the upcoming aggressive phase of the bull...
US Imposes Sanctions on Crypto Addresses Linked to Russian Drone Maker
2.5.2024
The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the US Treasury launched an action against a developer at OKO Design Bureau, a drone manufacturer with headquarters in Russia, on May 1. Three crypto addresses connected to the developer were added to the Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) list...
Extradition Papers Completed For Fled Nigerian Binance Exec Nadeem Anjarwalla, INTERPOL Africa VP Says
1.5.2024
Extradition papers for fled Binance executive Nadeem Anjarwalla have been finalized, Vice President Garba Umar from the Nigerian Central Bureau (NCB) of the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) confirmed Tuesday. News of Anjarwalla's potential extradition comes just over a week...
FBI Warns Americans Against Using Unregistered Crypto Money Transmitters
26.4.2024
The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a warning to Americans regarding the use of cryptocurrency money-transmitting services that are not registered as Money Services Businesses (MSBs).
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FBI, Europol Say Akira Ransomware Has Drained $42M from 250 Firms
19.4.2024
Akira, a ransomware group, has drained $42 million from 250 firms since March 2023, said the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Europol, CISA, Europol’s European Cybercrime Centre (EC3), and the Netherlands’ National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC-NL) in a joint statement.
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Online Games Act Like Unregulated Banks, And The US Gov’t Has Noticed
4.4.2024
A new report from the United States Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)—an organization focused on enforcing the laws that protect consumers—indicates the bureau is aware of and monitoring big online video games that are filled with in-app purchases, digital currencies, and shady...
House Panel Chairman Tells CFPB to “Go Back to the Drawing Board” Over Stringent Crypto Oversight Proposal
14.3.2024
House Financial Services Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology and Inclusion Chairman French Hill (R-AR) lambasted the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), telling the independent government agency to “go back to the drawing board” regarding an oversight proposal that would...
FBI: Crypto Investment Fraud Surged 53% in 2023, Topping $3.94 Billion
10.3.2024
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has reported a surge in losses due to cryptocurrency-related investment scams.
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Police Department Apologizes For Tone-Deaf Call Of Duty Recruitment Ad
1.3.2024
A Peoria, Illinois police department tried to recruit new officers with a Call of Duty-inspired campaign on social media, and it was as tone-deaf as you’d imagine. The post, originally shared on the Peoria Police Department’s social media page, showed three white men posing with guns while wearing...